PROTECTIVE OUTERWEAR (Firefighting, Emergency/Rescue, and Safety) (Statewide)

Bid Solicitation Update #2: 3/12/25

The Bid Opening Date has been changed to March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm.

The following documents have been revised and all Bidders should review and use the most recent versions of all documents:

• Solicitation (Updated: 3-12-2025)
• Attachment 1 - Pricing (Updated: 3-12-2025)
• Attachment 6 - Bidder Submission Checklist (Updated: 3-12-2025)

All bid documents and attachments are available for viewing and downloading by clicking on the link for Invitation for Bids 23361: at: https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/biddocuments/23361bid

Bid Solicitation Update: 2/27/25

The following documents have been revised and all Bidders should review and use the most recent versions of all documents:

• Solicitation (Updated: 2-27-2025)
• Attachment 6 - Bidder Submission Checklist (Updated: 2-27-2025)
• Attachment 11 - Proof of Sales (Updated: 2-27-2025)

The following documents have been added and all Bidders must review and use all new documents:

• Solicitation Update (New: 2-27-2025)
• Responses to Bidder Questions (New: 2-27-2025)
• Bid Solicitation (Tracked Changes from 1-28-2025 - 2-27-2025)
• Attachment 6 - Bidder Submission Checklist (Tracked Changes from 1-28-2025 - 2-27-2025)
• Attachment 11 - Proof of Sales (Tracked Changes from 1-28-2025 - 2-27-2025)

All bid documents and attachments are available for viewing and downloading by clicking on the link for Invitation for Bids 23361: at: https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/biddocuments/23361bid

Bid Release: 1/28/25

This Invitation for Bids is issued by the New York State (“NYS”) Office of General Services (“OGS”), Procurement Services for Protective Outerwear for firefighting, emergency/ rescue, and safety in hazardous work environments as specified herein for all Authorized Users eligible to make purchases under the Contracts resulting from this Invitation for Bids. Bids shall be accepted only from Manufacturers or their Resellers. 

This Invitation for Bids consists of nine (9) Lots of Protective Outerwear.

Lot 1: EMS/Search & Rescue Clothing
Lot 2: Firefighting Boots
Lot 3: Firefighting Proximity Clothing
Lot 4: Firefighting Turnout Gear
Lot 5: Gloves (Firefighting/Rescue)
Lot 6: Helmets (Firefighting/Rescue)
Lot 7: Safety Shoes (various)
Lot 8: Specialty Boots (EMS/Rescue)
Lot 9: Wildland Clothing

The Invitation for Bids outlines the terms and conditions, and all applicable information required for submitting a Bid.

Bidders should pay strict attention to the Bid submission date and time to prevent disqualification.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the language of the Invitation for Bids thoroughly and to precisely follow the instructions included in the Invitation for Bids and all Attachments.

The Invitation for Bids, Attachments, and all Appendices may be downloaded from the OGS Bid Calendar at the following URL:

https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/bid-opportunities